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Lawyer at Osibogun and Partners

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Job Description

  • To develop research objectives, projects, and proposals and carry out individual or collaborative research aligned with the firm’s practice areas.
  • To represent clients in court, draft and review court processes and legal documents, and manage or advise clients on legal matters.
  • To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the firm.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
  • Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
  • Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
  • Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
  • Explain the law and give legal advice.
  • Protecting the Firm’s interests by ensuring due diligence
  • Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.
  • Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds.
  • Manage regulatory and compliance-related services.
  • Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.
  • Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.
  • Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
  • Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
  • Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court
  • Study Constitution, statutes, decisions, regulations, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience Required

  • A Degree in Law with at least 2.1
  • Must be called to the Nigeria Bar with at least 2.2
  • With 5-12 consecutive years of active experience in legal practice.
  • Ability to act as project leader on major research projects
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
  • Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
  • Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
  • Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Personal Statement to: Clerksosibogunpartners@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Responsibilities and job description may be refined with changing business needs.

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